And while Millar is available for an emergency loan, the Northern Irishman will still consider him for duty.

Wright said: “I was surprised there was no strong interest in Chris. I spoke to a number of clubs and so did his agent. He can still go out on an emergency loan and that is a possibility for him but he still under contract with us.

“The situation hasn’t changed in terms of where I see his future given the options I have in midfield.

“But no one is going to be banishing him to the U20s and if needed he will be used.”

Murray Davidson has returned to training following concussion so will face Hibs this weekend, but Blair Alston is still out with a thigh injury.